Takeda Jimuki Kyo-Iro Inks (2-Pack)

Japanese Inks With a Sense of Place

Crafted using traditional Japanese dye-making techniques, these Kyo-Iro inks are inspired by places of cultural and historical significance around Kyoto—once the nation’s capital city. Water based and presented in 40-milliliter glass bottles, they offer excellent flow and are resistant to feathering and bleed-through.

Note: This drop is for two bottles of ink. At checkout, you’ll have your choice of colors: Cherry Blossom of Keage (fuschia/pink), Flaming Red of Fushimi (red), Moonlight of Higashiyama (amber/dark orange), Soft Snow of Ohara (deep blue), or Stone Road of Gion (green). This drop has limited quantities available.

5 Colors, 5 Parts of Kyoto

The fuschia/pink ink celebrates Keage’s breathtaking spring landscape, dotted with somei yoshino cherry blossoms in full bloom. The red ink transports us to Fushimi-Inari: the head shrine of Inari, the god of harvest, prosperity, safety, and the fulfillment of dreams. The amber/dark orange ink is an ode to Higashiyama—a historic district full of Kyoto-style machiya houses—while the deep blue recalls a snowy day in Ohara, where you can find a statue of the Amitabha (or Buddha of Infinite Light) in the center of a cedar grove. Gion, the inspiration for the green ink, is known for its stone roads, river, and maiko-san.

About Takeda Jimuki

Takeda Jimuki is based in the Japanese city of Kyoto and uses traditional dyeing techniques dating back to the Heian era (794 to 1185 AD). A joy to write with, these beautiful water-based inks are named after places in ancient Japan.

Color Options

Cherry Blossom of Keage

Flaming Red of Fushimi

Moonlight of Higashiyama

Soft Snow of Ohara

Stone Road of Gion

Specs

Takeda Jimuki

Water-based ink

40 ml (1.4 fl oz) glass bottles

Made in Kyoto, Japan

Included

Gift box

Shipping

All orders will be shipped by Massdrop.

Estimated ship date is Aug 28, 2018 PT.

After the drop ends, payment will be collected and the group’s order will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all sales final. Check the discussion page for updates on your order.